Explore some of Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations on this day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne and get a front-row seat to the iconic Penguin Parade.
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Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see
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Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet Kangaroos, koalas, and more.
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Next stop: Point Grant and The Nobbies offering stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!
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The star attraction: the Phillip Island Penguin Parade! Just after dark, hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.
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Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.
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Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.
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Full-day tour of Philip Island
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Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Live commentary
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Entry to Brighton Beach
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Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park
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Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies
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Access to Phillip Island Penguin Parade
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Penguin Parade from the general viewing platform
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Access to up-close viewing with penguin plus (optional)
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Access to the underground viewing platform (optional)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, Canada, India and over 7 countries have loved this experience
Andrew
Jan, 2025
Penguins, very much. The animal park was just ok. The amount of time on the bus, while perhaps unavoidable, was not enjoyable. Very, very long day. Would have loved the opportunity to swim. Brighton beach houses were a bust, didn't even have time to kick off shoes and wade in the beautiful water.
Tayla-anne
Nov, 2024
The tour was amazing! Definitely recommend if you're wanting to see the beautiful views victoria has to offer. Moonlit sanctuary homing an incredible range of native animals offering close up experiences. Phillip Island did not disappoint, being able to see the penguins in their natural habitat was a once in a lifetime experience. Our journey made even better by our tour guide Jonno who was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his job.Aarati
Sep, 2024
The tour guide Graeme was great and went out of the way to stop the bus and help us spot roos, wallabies and other wild life on our journey.Vicki
Jun, 2024
Frank, our tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable.Catherine
Jun, 2024
Our guide, Chris H was fabulous. Penguins were awesome. Minnlit sanctuary was fun.
This epic adventure to Phillip Island will acquaint you with some of Australia's most iconic wildlife as you spend your day in the company of penguins, koalas, and more. Once you board the coach, the group will head to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, before heading to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.
Brighton Beach Boxes
The first stop on your journey will be the Brighton Beach Boxes - Melbourne’s most colorful attraction. Spend some time relaxing at the beach and taking photographs of the 82 multi-colored beach huts that line the shore of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
The journey to Phillip Island continues through the suburbs of Melbourne before stopping at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Mornington Peninsula. The sanctuary is a 25-acre park that is home to native Australian animals, including many endangered ones. You can see Tasmanian devils, emus, wombats, dingoes, and more. You can also hand-feed wallabies at the park. Please note that the Koala encounter at Moonlit Sanctuary is optional. The encounter must be booked on arrival at Moonlit Sanctuary – just talk to your friendly tour guide so they can help you book this in on the day.
Phillip Island
After the sanctuary, you will make your way to Phillip Island. Your first stop on the island will be Point Grant and The Nobbies. The westernmost point on the island, Point Grant affords spectacular views of the surrounding bay. As you walk along the boardwalk, you will see Little Penguins hiding under the boardwalk or peeking their heads out from the burrows as they wait for their mates to return for the night. You will also be able to see Seal Rocks and a horde of Australian Fur Seals that call the rocky outcrop home.
Penguin Parade
The final item on your day tour of Phillip Island will also be the highlight of everyone’s experience - the iconic Penguin Parade. With this standard entry ticket, make your way to the arena as the sun begins to set as it marks the imminent start of the parade. Watch in amazement as Little Penguins leave the sea and waddle past you as they head back to their burrows. A daily ritual that has attracted thousands of visitors to the island, you will see hundreds of penguins reunite with their mates and share kisses, make little dance moves and head to their burrows for the night - capping the day with an unforgettable wildlife experience.
What to bring
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Dress appropriately for all weather conditions (warm clothes and layers for winter and sunscreen and a hat for summer).
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Snacks and a refillable water bottle.
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Swimming costume if you want to take a dip.
What's not allowed
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Photography is not allowed during the Penguin Parade.
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly/shortly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Hotel Transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
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On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.
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